I see at the Wisconsin State Journal that there’s an AP story entitled, For Sale: Army Tank Destroyer. As it turns out, a retired sheriff in Sturgeon Bay has one for sale, at only $7,500.
It’s a fixer-upper, but take a look at how impressive a Scorpion looks, from a museum photo of one:
In May, the Whitewater Register the noted that our police leadership sees three challenges from diversity in our community (“A Diverse Community Presents Challenges”): (1) Hispanics, (2) students, and (3) juveniles. It’s an odd list, of course.
These groups do have one thing in common, though: Not one of them is a match for an M56 Scorpion! No how, no way.
Lights, decals? Why think small? The M56 is the way Whitewater should go. The seller points out features that would also be perfect for leadership ride alongs — the “Craigslist ad offers an idea to a potential buyer: “Pop in a Chevy small block (engine) to the GM Allison transmission and have the BADDEST ride in town!” ”
The Scorpion’s up in Sturgeon Bay, waiting for a serious buyer. There is one man (and probably only one man) in Whitewater who could be that serious buyer. Don’t miss this opportunity; chances like this are rare.
Allow me assist our leadership — here are helpful directions for bring the Scorpion Back from Sturgeon Bay:
1. Head west on WI-42/WI-57 toward S Oxford Ave Continue to follow WI-57
2. Slight left to stay on WI-57
3. Merge onto I-43 S via the ramp to Milwaukee
4. Take exit 4 on the left to merge onto I-43 S/US-45 S toward Beloit Continue to follow I-43 S
5. Take exit 38 for State Hwy 20 toward E Troy
6. Turn right at County Rd L/State Rd 20/WI-20 (signs for E Troy) Continue to follow WI-20
7. Turn left at State Rd 20/WI-20
8. Slight right at US-12
9. Turn right at County Rd P/US-12 Continue to follow US-12
10. Turn left at E Main St/US-12/WI-59
11. Slight left at W Whitewater St/WI-59 Destination will be on the right:
312 W Whitewater St, Whitewater, WI 53190
12. You and your new M56 Scorpion are home!